ACCOUNTING ACT-CPA CERT Senate SponsorsSen. James A. DeLeo-Kirk W. Dillard, Todd Sieben-Terry Link, Louis S. Viverito, Dan Rutherford, Susan Garrett, Lawrence M. Walsh, Jeffrey M. Schoenberg, Dale A. Righter, Christine Radogno, John J. Cullerton, M. Maggie Crotty, William R. Haine, Bill Brady, David Luechtefeld, Barack Obama, Pamela J. Althoff, Mattie Hunter, Don Harmon, Kimberly A. Lightford and Deanna Demuzio House Sponsors(Rep. Angelo Saviano-Lovana Jones-Frank J. Mautino-Thomas Holbrook, Jack D. Franks and Linda Chapa LaVia) 7/2/2004SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0683 225 ILCS 450/0.03from Ch. 111, par. 5500.03225 ILCS 450/1from Ch. 111, par. 5501225 ILCS 450/2from Ch. 111, par. 5502225 ILCS 450/4from Ch. 111, par. 5505225 ILCS 450/16from Ch. 111, par. 5517225 ILCS 450/16.1 new225 ILCS 450/20.01from Ch. 111, par. 5521.01225 ILCS 450/20.02 new225 ILCS 450/20.1from Ch. 111, par. 5522 Amends the Illinois Public Accounting Act. Provides for expiration and renewal of certified public accounting certificates. Provides grounds for discipline for a holder of a certified public accounting certificate. In provisions concerning certificates issued under prior laws, provides that the certificates shall be valid and in force, unless suspended or revoked under the disciplinary provisions. In the definition of "certified public accountant" and in titling provisions, provides that a certificate must be current, registered, and unrevoked. Provides that the Board of Examiners shall report annually on its activities. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2004, applicants are required to pass an examination on the rules of professional conduct before they may be awarded a certificate as a certified public accountant. Provides that the files of the Board relating to the investigation of possible instances of professional misconduct or any other ground for discipline shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure at the request of any person, except upon the order of a court in a pending action or proceeding or in certain other instances. Provides that at least 4 continuing education hours shall be courses covering the subject of professional ethics. Provides that the files of the Board relating to the investigation of possible instances of professional misconduct or any other ground for discipline shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure at the request of any person, except upon the order of a court in a pending action or proceeding or in certain other instances. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to:225 ILCS 450/0.03from Ch. 111, par. 5500.03225 ILCS 450/1from Ch. 111, par. 5501225 ILCS 450/2from Ch. 111, par. 5502225 ILCS 450/4from Ch. 111, par. 5505225 ILCS 450/16from Ch. 111, par. 5517225 ILCS 450/16.1 new225 ILCS 450/20.01from Ch. 111, par. 5521.01225 ILCS 450/20.02 new225 ILCS 450/20.1from Ch. 111, par. 5522Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the bill as introduced with the following change. Provides that licensees and certificate holders shall be responsible for notifying the Department of the determination by the court that the licensee is subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission as provided in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code and shall also notify the Department upon discharge so that a determination may be made whether the licensee may resume practice.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:225 ILCS 450/16.1 new225 ILCS 450/20.02 newAdds reference to:225 ILCS 450/2.05 new225 ILCS 450/3from Ch. 111, par. 5504225 ILCS 450/5from Ch. 111, par. 5506225 ILCS 450/5.1225 ILCS 450/6from Ch. 111, par. 5507225 ILCS 450/6.1 new225 ILCS 450/7from Ch. 111, par. 5508225 ILCS 450/8from Ch. 111, par. 5509225 ILCS 450/9from Ch. 111, par. 5510225 ILCS 450/9.01225 ILCS 450/9.02225 ILCS 450/9.1from Ch. 111, par. 5510.1225 ILCS 450/9.2from Ch. 111, par. 5510.2225 ILCS 450/11from Ch. 111, par. 5512225 ILCS 450/13from Ch. 111, par. 5514225 ILCS 450/14from Ch. 111, par. 5515225 ILCS 450/14.1225 ILCS 450/14.2225 ILCS 450/14.3225 ILCS 450/17from Ch. 111, par. 5518225 ILCS 450/17.1from Ch. 111, par. 5518.1225 ILCS 450/17.2from Ch. 111, par. 5518.2225 ILCS 450/19from Ch. 111, par. 5520225 ILCS 450/20.2from Ch. 111, par. 5523225 ILCS 450/20.3from Ch. 111, par. 5524225 ILCS 450/20.4from Ch. 111, par. 5525225 ILCS 450/20.5from Ch. 111, par. 5526225 ILCS 450/20.6from Ch. 111, par. 5526.6225 ILCS 450/21from Ch. 111, par. 5527225 ILCS 450/26from Ch. 111, par. 5532225 ILCS 450/28from Ch. 111, par. 5534225 ILCS 450/30from Ch. 111, par. 5535225 ILCS 450/30.4 new225 ILCS 450/30.5 new225 ILCS 450/30.6 new225 ILCS 450/32from Ch. 111, par. 5537Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Public Accounting Act. Provides for issuance of certificates as certified public accountant by the Board of Examiners and licenses as licensed certified public accountants and registration as registered certified accountants by the Department of Professional Regulation. Makes conforming changes throughout the Act. Creates the Public Accountant Registration Committee. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions, qualifications of certified public accountants, the Board of Examiners, examinations, practicing as a licensed certified public accountant, transitional provisions, certification of out-of-state accountants, foreign accountants, the licensure requirement, civil penalties, temporary practice, the powers and duties of the regulating body, exemptions, application for licensure, qualifications for licensure, licensure by endorsement, requirements for firms, expiration and renewal of licenses, renewal of certifications, continuing education, fees, restoration of a license, inactive status, hearings, grounds for discipline, investigations, attendance of witnesses as disciplinary hearings, transcripts, rehearing, hearing officers, reports of hearing officers, prima facie proof, rules, criminal penalties, unlawful practice, and the Registered Certified Public Accountants' Administration and Disciplinary Fund. Adds provisions concerning prohibited practices. Provides criminal penalties for improper influence on the conduct of audits and misleading behavior. Makes other changes. Most provisions effective July 1, 2004. 11/4/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Vince Demuzio 11/4/2003SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. James A. DeLeo 11/4/2003SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard 11/4/2003SenateFirst Reading 11/4/2003SenateReferred to Rules 11/4/2003SenateSponsor Removed Sen. James A. DeLeo 11/6/2003SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Todd Sieben 11/6/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link 11/13/2003SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Louis S. Viverito 11/18/2003SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Rutherford 11/20/2003SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett 1/15/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lawrence M. Walsh 1/21/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 1/21/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 1/28/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno 1/29/2004SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 2/4/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Vince Demuzio 2/4/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 2/4/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities 2/4/2004SenateHeld in Licensed Activities 2/5/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton 2/5/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 2/5/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 2/9/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Brady 2/10/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Held in Licensed Activities 2/10/2004SenateHeld in Licensed Activities 2/17/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Vince Demuzio 2/17/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules 2/18/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities 2/19/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Vince Demuzio 2/19/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules 2/19/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities 2/20/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled 2/20/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled 2/20/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted 2/20/2004SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 2/20/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 24, 2004 2/25/2004SenateSecond Reading 2/25/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2004 3/4/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Luechtefeld 3/4/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Barack Obama 3/18/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 3/25/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 3/25/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 3/25/2004SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-003-000 3/25/2004HouseArrived in House 3/25/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/25/2004HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano 3/25/2004HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lovana Jones 3/25/2004HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frank J. Mautino 3/25/2004HouseFirst Reading 3/25/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/31/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 4/22/2004HouseMotion Filed to Discharge Committee Rep. Angelo Saviano 5/13/2004SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Emil Jones, Jr. 5/18/2004HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 5/24/2004HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 31, 2004 5/24/2004HouseAssigned to Registration and Regulation Committee 5/24/2004HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed by Voice Vote 5/26/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Registration and Regulation Committee 5/26/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Registration and Regulation Committee; by Voice Vote 5/26/2004HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Registration and Regulation Committee; 010-000-000 5/26/2004HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/26/2004HouseMotion Withdrawn Rep. Angelo Saviano; Discharge Committee 5/26/2004HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 5/26/2004HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 5/27/2004HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2004HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2004HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/28/2004HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 117-000-000 5/28/2004SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01 5/28/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01 - May 29, 2004. 5/28/2004SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. James A. DeLeo 5/28/2004SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/28/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio 5/30/2004SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. James A. DeLeo 5/31/2004SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Licensed Activities 5/31/2004SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Adopted Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 7/1/2004SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 043-006-000 7/1/2004SenatePassed Both Houses 7/2/2004SenateSent to the Governor 7/2/2004SenateGovernor Approved 7/2/2004SenateEffective Date July 2, 2004 7/2/2004SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0683